Connor Nies, CPA
Financial Reporting and Assurance Senior at Bennett Thrasher- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
AICPAJan, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Bennett Thrasher
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United States
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Accounting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Financial Reporting and Assurance Senior
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Audit Staff
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Sep 2018 - Jul 2020
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OmniMax
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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200 - 300 Employee
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Corporate Accounting Intern
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May 2017 - Mar 2018
• Supported internal audit of the United Kingdom Solutions business with a focus on vendor controls, credit memos and the implementation of prior-year recommendations • Executed beginning phases of lease evaluation process in response to new FASB standard and conducted audits of plant lease listings while interacting with over 10 different asset vendors to facilitate creation of a lease repository • Responsible for completing monthly pre-close entries, corporate cost summaries, and various executive reports used in meetings with the Board of Directors • Gained valuable exposure to the reporting process by assisting with four month-end closings as well as the preparation and consolidation of the second quarter financial statements • Collaborated with a group of interns and business leaders to develop digital media strategy for the next 18 months, presented findings to CEO
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Vice President
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
• Leading the creation and execution of a new and comprehensive registration protocol resulting in improved information collection and distribution, simplified database management, and a 62 percent increase in active registrants• Assist in the high-level planning, marketing, and management of over 20 monthly community events and programs
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Leadership Board Treasurer
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
• Managed donation processing in compliance with archdiocese audit standards; achieved a 33 percent increase in efficiency • Planned and Pitched new homeless outreach initiative to Student Foundation; received funding to fully cover implementation and execution of the event• Upgraded yearly budget to improve expense tracking, accuracy, and clarity
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Georgia Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant, Team Leader
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Aug 2015 - Nov 2017
• Assist new students with the transition to college life• Advise on time management skills, communication skills, reaching potential, and coursework• Provide support for Freshman Seminar teaching staff
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Financials and Industrials Analyst
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Feb 2015 - May 2016
•Perform detailed, accurate research for pitches and presentations on financial and industrial sector equities •Gain extensive exposure to accounting practices, financial statements, and valuation techniques•Presented on insurance industry to educate committee and propose profitable investment strategies•Admitted into committee as an analyst by completing a competitive mentorship program with a 35 percent acceptance rate
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SignatureFD
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investments Intern
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
• Coordinated the compiling, filing, and updating of data for over 200 fund managers and conducted the review of SignatureFD’s 14 Private Asset Fund holdings for purpose of drafting the fund’s 2015 annual investor letter • Worked alongside investment analysts on several operational and client-related projects to successfully improve the quality of information being relayed to investors and employees across the firm • Developed deliverables including firm-wide memos, client newsletters, and an investor education presentation • Prepared weekly updates on portfolio holdings with relevant performance statistics and commentary to inform advisors on key investment talking points for upcoming client meetings • Provided effective management of file reconciliation between company database systems leading to improved communication, organization, and information sharing.
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Sweetwater Pools
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lifeguard
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May 2012 - Aug 2015
• Led new guards to increase the reliability and stability of a staff characterized by constant turnover • Responsible for maintaining safety and cleanliness at facility • Developed and strengthened customer service skills through efforts to enhance patron satisfaction • Received high marks on performance evaluations • Led new guards to increase the reliability and stability of a staff characterized by constant turnover • Responsible for maintaining safety and cleanliness at facility • Developed and strengthened customer service skills through efforts to enhance patron satisfaction • Received high marks on performance evaluations
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Laurel Springs Swim Team
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Suwanee, Georgia
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Head Swim Coach
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May 2015 - Jul 2015
• Led team to winning record, 2015 division championship, and facilitated a 38 percent increase in Forsyth County Meet participation • Managed a team comprised of 10 coaches and over 100 families • Responsibilities included running practices, coordinating meet setup, and cultivating a balanced competitive environment • Worked with swimmers from age 5 to age 18 on a variety of techniques • Managed team’s Hy-Tek database system through setting meet lineups, updating rosters, and compiling results • Ran private lessons with swimmers of varying abilities leading to time and confidence improvements
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Laurel Springs Swim Team
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Suwanee, Georgia
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Assistant Swim Coach
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May 2011 - Jun 2014
• Took initiative to lead several practices and assist head coach in management duties • Focused on assisting and encouraging teams youngest swimmers while improving basic technique • Held lessons on swimming basics for children not acquainted with pool environments, resulted in many significant improvements • Took initiative to lead several practices and assist head coach in management duties • Focused on assisting and encouraging teams youngest swimmers while improving basic technique • Held lessons on swimming basics for children not acquainted with pool environments, resulted in many significant improvements
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Education
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration -
Lambert High School